Hey, I'm Alex and welcome to 'This Is Fine: A Millennial Diary.' In this episode, we explore the deep-seated exhaustion that many of us feel—it's not just burnout, it's generational exhaustion. From the pressures of high school to the incessant grind of the workplace, we've been conditioned to equate worth with productivity. But the pandemic has made us question everything, resulting in the Great Resignation and a shift in mindset. Join me as I dive into why we're all so tired, what we can do about it, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to rest and heal. You're not lazy, you're just a millennial trying to cope in a demanding world. Tune in to learn more about reclaiming your energy and your life.

00:00 Introduction: The New Kind of Tired

00:53 Series Recap: Where We Started

01:53 Primed for Burnout: Early Conditioning

02:43 The Hustle Culture: Running Ourselves Ragged

03:35 The Pandemic Shift: Boundaries and Resignation

04:20 The Lingering Burnout: Beyond Work

04:44 Recovery: Permission to Rest

05:25 Conclusion: Rest is a Right

05:29 Next Episode Teaser: Cool, But At What Cost? Our Relationship With Money, Debt & the Price of ‘Making It

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